Muslims in Mombasa say prayers for Eid (file photo).
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Africa Celebrates Eid - Even Where War and Poverty Persist
Muslims in countries across the continent have been marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, including those facing the hardships of war and poverty that could test their faith.-
Nigeria: Jos Residents Observe Eid Amidst Tension
Daily Trust, 31 August 2011
The Eid celebration was observed amidst fears of a likely breakdown of law and order in Jos, the state capital, Daily Trust observed Read more »
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Nigeria: Pray God to Heal Nation, Mimiko Urges Muslims
Daily Trust, 31 August 2011
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko yesterday sent a Sallah message to all Muslims across the country, advising them to imbibe the lessons of Ramadan. Read more »
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Nigeria: Kwankwaso Cancels Five-Day Sallah Festivity
Daily Trust, 31 August 2011
Kano State government has cancelled the five day annual Sallah festivities over what it termed the "ill health of the Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero". Read more »
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Nigeria: Sallah - CPC, Ribadu Task Muslims On Nation Building
Daily Trust, 31 August 2011
Following the completion of this year's Ramadan fasting, the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and the presidential candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) Malam Nuhu… Read more »
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Nigeria: Muslims Mark Eid-El-Fitr Amidst Tight Security
Leadership, 31 August 2011
Muslims in the country yesterday marked this year's Eid-el-Fitr amidst tight security. Fierce-looking soldiers were stationed at strategic areas while mobile vans conveying armed… Read more »
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Nigeria: Gbong Gwom Jos Urges Muslims to Sustain Ramadan Virtues
Daily Champion, 31 August 2011
Da Jacob Buba, the Gbong Gwom Jos, has urged Muslims in Plateau to sustain the virtues imbibed from Ramadan in their daily lives. Read more »
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Rwanda: Traders Reap Big On Eid Holiday
New Times, 31 August 2011
As the month of Ramadan ended yesterday with the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, food vendors, particularly meat dealers, registered roaring business. Read more »
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Rwanda: Thousands Celebrate Eid-El-Fitr
New Times, 31 August 2011
Thousands of Muslims yesterday thronged Nyamirambo Regional Stadium to celebrate Eid El-Fitr, which is normally marked at the end of the Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan. Read more »
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Nigeria: Yuguda Joins Others for Eid-El Fitri Prayers
Daily Champion, 31 August 2011
GOVERNOR Isa Yuguda of Bauchi yesterday joined several Muslim faithful to observe the 2011 Eid-el Fitir Sallah prayers held at the Bauchi Central Mosque in front of the Palace of… Read more »
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Somalia: Eid Celebrated in Ahlu Sunna Administrated Central Areas
Shabelle, 31 August 2011
Under the order of Somalia's moderate Sufi group, people in parts of central Somalia on Wednesday celebrated the festival of Eid Al Fitr. Read more »
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Morocco: HM the King Pardons 372 Convicts on Eid Al-Fitr
MAP, 30 August 2011
On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, HM King Mohammed VI granted pardon to 372 persons who were convicted by different courts across the… Read more »
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Morocco: Morocco to Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on Wednesday
MAP, 30 August 2011
Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 31, in Morocco, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced in a… Read more »
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Nigeria: In Eid Message, Sultan of Sokoto Condemns 'Nefarious' Bombing
Vanguard, 31 August 2011
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III yesterday condemned last Friday's bomb explosion at the UN Secretariat in Abuja describing it as an abominable act in Islam, especially… Read more »
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Africa: President Obama's Message on Occasion of Eid Al-Fitr
State Department, 30 August 2011
THE WHITE HOUSE Read more »
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Somalia: Eid Celebrated in Somalia, Al Shabaab Vows More Attacks
Shabelle, 30 August 2011
Eid Al Fitri carnival on Tuesday celebrated in Somalia as the Al shabaab group vowed it will launch further attacks against the transitional federal government of Somalia and AU… Read more »
